McBroom’s Automotive Inc

Great group of mechanics here!
Today it was just a quick state inspection that they finished in about 20 minutes on my lunch break, but I have previous experience with the mechanics here that make me want to come back when my car needs some attention and I’m at work.
Years ago I had an SUV that just died while I was getting gas nearby. I walked to McBroom’s since it was the closest shop (right across a side street actually). I asked if I could use their phone to call a tow truck, but one of their mechanics volunteered to come and look at my SUV and try to start it for me. This went on for about an hour until he finally decided to tow it with his own truck to their garage. The next day, my car was running so I picked it up and drove it to my side of town. It died after about 20 minutes.
So why such a glowing review if my truck/​SUV wasn’t actually fixed? I was charged nothing for the time and effort that this mechanic put into my car. Yes, he didn’t totally fix it, but he did what he could to the best of his abilities and for FREE! Most people in the Houston area wouldn’t even bother to look at one of your troubled autos without agreeing to a $ 75 – 100 fee first!
I guess McBroom’s is just proof that while we all complain about mechanics there are still some good ones out there. You may just need to get out to the suburbs to find them!